How Trump’s Energy Policies Helped Trigger Midterm Rout
The war in Iran, efforts to promote fossil fuels and attacks on renewable energy contributed to higher prices for gas and electricity that drove voter discontent.
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Iran war and pro-fossil policies lifted energy prices, fueling voter backlash
- Iran conflict escalation and pro-fossil US policy jointly raised gas and electricity prices
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